I have to tell you, I have zero plan of ever doing this & somehow accidentally ended up here. I watched this video through to the end! LMAO! You do a good video, seriously, I sat here like I was watching an actual movie! I just wanted you to know this because I was impressed. I don't have the biggest attention span anymore yet I was glued! I was actually weighing the pros and cons...I mean we do have some good packing soil, then I remembered I have zero interest in getting a pool! Good job!
Watching in 2021 and I’m amazed at how thorough and well prepared this video is! The host presented himself in such a way that I felt compelled to watch from start to finish and rewatch some of the topics that pertain to my upcoming pool installation. Buddy can you come up to New York and handle my semi in ground install?? Lol! Serious props for this vid!!
Chad, Insightful documentary. All concerns I’ve had since beginning my project). I’m well educated, Physical/Mechanical engineer. You did a fantastic explanation of ALL of my concerns. It was nice to see it explained through experience instead of my educated guesses. Well done sir, well done.
For some reason I thought this was recent, never bother to look at dates. Anyway, this is the idea my wife saw on Pinterest and was telling me about on our upcoming pool install, no no no... you can't do that.. We'll I was completely wrong and glad I am. Our deck is 6 inches higher than the pool will be so this is a perfect idea to blend the two. Also, this guy is a born teacher, I agree with the others he should be teaching all forms of math. Very impressed.
Great tutorial video. I just wanna add a perfect solution to the dirt “problem” you just put it on offer up or other local selling app for free and someone will come and haul it that same day or so! I’m serious! You won’t have a problem finding someone that needs it! And that with everything else! Want a plants rock pave etc removed? Do not pay someone! Someone needs it for a project and they will remove and hauled😅 it’s. Winn Winn for both ends! You might know this but some people don’t so there you go✌🏼🙋🏻♂️❤️
23 yrs ago I bought an 18ft round 4’ tall above ground pool at WalMart for $150.00.. live in south Florida.. sandy soil.. dug a hole with shovel and my 3 yr old granddaughter and her shovel🥰 til we hit water (about 40” deep) and big enough around that we could walk around the outside of the pool while putting it together down in the ground (metal walls) by the time we were done digging the hole my husband was done with another project and he helped build the pool.. we filled dirt in around the outside of the pool as we filled the water in the pool.. keeping the pool water higher than the dirt we were filling in.. as we filled the dirt around the outside of the pool we watered the sandy dirt to pack it down.. we put an in ground Hayward pump and filter about 25’ away up by the house.. beautiful!!! The pool has lasted 23 years and still going (over the years 4 different liners.. I don’t take them out just empty pool and add the new liner fill back up.. 3 different pool pumps) built a deck (ourselves) around the pool.. so $150 pool got a $12,000 deck around it, we got a beautiful backyard, my granddaughter and I had more fun than you can imagine and I have memories that fill my heart beyond measure!!! I highly recommend a buried pool for every yard!!
man you are the smartest, most particular, the best detailer and the smartest person online that explained and answered all my questions. that was exactly what I wanted to do and you just had it all. Thank you thank you so much.
Never felt that I should comment on a UA-cam Video before, but I thought this was a great video - even 7 years later. Super informative and full of great information - nice one!
I watched this whole video - beginning to end, and found it very interesting and very informative. The funny thing is... I live in an apartment... That my friend is "too much time on my hand" Lol...
Just like a lot of other people I have no idea how I ended up here, but I watched this video all the way thru and I was completely entranced! I was even shushin my kids during their homeschool lesson so I could finish watching it, lol. I think it's the accent. Yes more videos would be awesome maybe with some actual video footage. If you do this for a living you should consider having someone record your company doing this. But before u post it you gotta add ur narration. Ur demeanor, and how thoroughly u explained everything is what held my attention. Just a thought!🤗💭 Thanx for the video
Phenomenal detailed informative video. So many things I did not think about. I must admit when I first saw the video how long it was I was going to bypass it but I’m glad I didn’t. This is great information especially with someone considering to do it themselves thank you so much for this if you ever come to New York please let me know I too would like to have a good pool installed
I want to put our 25’ x 5’ft above ground pool, about 2 feet underground and then I want to put planting boxes around the pool and a set of stairs. I usually use the extra dirt for my garden/back of my property for grading. Good video!! You could also turn the extra dirt into bricks that you let dry in the sun. I think you might be able to hide the pump under some access stairs built-in on the side partially under ground. Create a door in the Side of the stair unit to access pump etc.
Great video Chad - really helpful, lots of great information that we could follow over here in the UK :-) - we will be dropping our pool in the next few months so wish us luck :-)
very informative! thanks so much. you surely gave me a lot to think about. now I just need to see if it would be more cost effective to put in an in ground pool or drop an above ground. great video.
I’ve seen this done back in the 80’s so it’s nothing new. They had partial in ground pools available back then with differing depths at each end. The bigger question most people here have is whether it can be done to a particular brand or style of above ground pool. If it’s a cheap INTEK Walmart pool I would not bury it more than 1/3 the sidewall depth. If your yard is not level and you don’t want to change the grade too much due to water run off this is a great alternative. Take an old pool liner and lay it down first and wrap it over the legs and up to the edge of the dirt. Keeping in mind you also have poles that can rust so consider wrapping them at the base in thick yard bags. This will help if you plan to leave some water in the bottom during the winter. If you completely drain the pool and it is buried deep than there is a good chance the dirt packed against the pool will push in. This has other benefits including two thermal and overall ascetics. So if you want it buried more than 18” I’d recommend just buying a pool liner designed for it. Like he mentioned the deeper you go the more work to replace the liner. 6” all the way around will give the pool a lot of extra stability you will also appreciate.
Excellent Chad!!! You saved me a lot of money, a lot of headaches and a lot of wasted time. Brilliant video as many many others have already commented.
Thank you for this video We did our above ground this way all the way and wish we had purchased an in ground pool motor with it but we didn't and boy is it a mess to clean. For we have it below the ground also about two ft or 18 inches below water level. Just wished the installer had told us about the motors when he installed it for us. We love the pool and we enjoy it every season. This is our fourth year having it in and wouldnt do it different other than the motor and when ours goes out and a new one installed it will be for the in ground pools.
This is a good video but It would have been nice if it showed the installation of a pool. My pool installer said I needs at least an extra 1.5 feet of space jut to get his screws gun comfortably in place to put the pool together.
So your saying there’s gona be a bunch of dirt? Got it, took a while to absorb in my brain but after you said it the 7th time it finally made sense, thanks for outlining that
I realize that the codes will be different from municipality to municipality but at some point lowering the pool sides into the ground will require you to have a fence securing access to the pool. Perhaps many municipalities require such a fence even for the above ground pools but I'm not sure.
Nice explanation to everything. I think no matter what you would in life you would be good at it. At swimming pools it appears that you are brilliant :)
a good way to slow the rust process is to coat and seal everything with a waterbond liquid, and then ceramic spray coat that....then fill with dirt right after. Thats how steel offshore stuff keeps from rusting
Hi Chad, very informative video! I was curious, in the video you showed an example of a sloped yard. Is there any pitfalls to not back filling the dirt on the open end?
+candace Leonard Not at all, as long as you deal with potential water that could sit in the area. Direct the ground so the water moves from the area and does not collect and you would be good to go.
I would hope you put a fence around the pool anyways no matter what the "code" is. Statistically 10 people die a day due to accidental drowning, 1 in 5 are usually children under the age of 14 in their own backyards. Many cases take place while a parent is doing one thing and a child slips out the backdoor unattended. www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/water-safety/waterinjuries-factsheet.html
I had to dig down almost a foor to create a level surface. I was thinking more sand than my wife. At this point I want a little more dirt so I can make an rc track. Might just dig a little more lol. Should have the pool up by winter.
Wouldn't it be safer to dig the hole larger than the pool, build a retaining wall around the hole and then build the pool in the hole. You could then build decking to cover the hole around the pool and never have to worry about replacing the liner.
I'm literally doigg this so my parents can go swimming (they have a hard time using the ladder) and I literly need to know this info because I kinda don't wanna wing it because I could break our 1000 dollar pool
i have an incline in my yard so my pool is partially in ground. he missed a point or i missed it but the pool needs to be full with water or it will fall in on itself from the pressure of the ground. my pool level dropped a little less than 1/2 way during last winter and now there is a slight bulge on the buried side. be careful of this if you decide to do this.
I did all of this,but there is enough room to walk all around the pool. I did this thinking i need the room to replace liner if i needed to. I live in Saucier MS. near the coast. My question is, the hole is clay,and it does like you said fill with water.I did all of this a little at a time . one of my friends let me barrow a little backhoe,my pool is 22' round, so I made the hole 24' round, but not perfect all the way around, then leveled best I could,then got a truck load of sand and leveled again then put tarp on top of sand. Put pool togeather and filled, I did buy a better pump than what came with pool on ebay and I got a sand filter from a friend. This is all on top of the hole next to pool,works great.So far is all of this ok? And now, I have all of this space around the pool, what should I do and if filled will I be able to change liner If I need to? Thanks for any info you might have. Cindy
So yes ended up here watching this for no reason at all, was actually watching videos on building kitchen breakfast nooks benches with storage ... clicked on a decking application on accident, then the next thing you know ... POOLS!!! ... Why am I here? ... LOL
yep. that's what I'm thinking. I thought about in ground pool kit but then I thought, nah. I can build a nice deck around the 45x18 pool I want to buy and I'd save some money
An inground pool costs much much more. You have a MUCH bigger and deeper hole to dig as well, bigger, and the pool itself is 3 to 20 times more expensive. Then add the pad, and you are looking at $25k-to over $100k depending on what type of in-ground pool. gunite, vinyl or fiberglass. I have owned 2 above ground pools, and loved them. installed them myself. And built a huge deck out from the house to them so you could just jump in. But still wish I could I afford an in-ground. But it is NOT anywhere near close in price.
I put mine in the ground simply because I have very little yard. If I kept it above ground, you could barely get around it. I have a deck flush against it and no problems getting around.... love, love, love!
This was the best explained and informative video I've seen on here and I watch a lot!! I'm originally from NW Georgia (about 1:30 minutes from Atlanta) all my friends and family are still in that area. How far do y'all travel out for jobs? I'd love to recommend you!
I'd love to use y'all unfortunately I live in Lake Charles La no where near GA. Lol I will be sure to recommend y'all to all my family and friends back home though! Thanks
I just purchased a Blue World Pool and its scheduled for installation in 30 days. I want to have it dropped down somewhat like what they call a semi in-ground pool. I also want to have a deck built around it so I can add a hot tub as well. Do you recommend that I do a concrete deck or wooden? I also have that Georgia clay! Lol...😉
I am thinking about dropping a pool 2 feet into the ground 2 feet above to align to a deck and wanted to insulate the sides of it with rigid board insulation will I be able to put rigid board underneath the pool as well?
We dug a 25ft round hole in the ground 4ft deep. The Doughboys were out of stock, so we just filled the hole with water and snap...we have our very own Hillbilly Doughboy Pool. All the animals on our property now swim with us. Or they're already in there, when we dive in.
I don't have a Doughboy, but a 33' Aqualeader Sentinelle in a hillside. Just want to make sure a cave in on the sunk in side doesn't happen. Wish I could send you pics of our set-up and pick your brain on backfilling, and landscaping!
for the pump problem, couldn't you dig a hole for the pump too beside the pool so it will sit below water level. You could then cover it with a fake rock so water doesn't get in to it.
+L Aradia If you could successfully keep water out of it, it could be an option, but you'll also have to get the the pump and filter for weekly maintenance so you would want to keep that in mind.
Lady Aradia Also codes and homeowners insurance better be looked at 1st so no suprises when you want to sell or someone cries to the city/neighborhood ect.But yes it could be done but would be more work than it is worth.
Thank you for the video I am thinking to build an structure all the way around the pool with 6x6 treated wood 20’x 10’x 54” tall I am thinking of seal all the joins and install a skinny 1/4 “ outdoor carper with glue all the way around then install the vinyl I guess with some kind of glue or install vinyl roof materials tell me if I am doing something wrong and if I need to get a permit for this project
ok, great video and lecture. You must be a lecturer at a school or something. Anyhow, you convinced me to never do this. I will be checking out your other videos, because I do have an intex above ground pool.
I'm hoping you can give some reassurance on my current situation. I purchased a semi inground oval pool. Says you can bury it up to 27 inches, its a 54 inch pool. I live on a slope and one side (flat side) is next to KY clay, but about 36 inches high. Think it be ok? The opposing side is mostly exposed.
If you were sinking an oval pool into the ground, I assume you would have to dig out for the braces along the straight sides of the pool. I would assume you don't want to fill all that area will cement. How would you recommend doing this?
Joel Davis You're right. I mean you could, but that's a lot of concrete. You could fill some of the space in with dirt and then fill the part up against the pool with concrete.
Well, not really complete. What if my above-ground pool is not metal framed, but supported with metal bars from the ourside? Surely you cant pour concrete top of that. And what about the pump? You said you can't use above the ground pool pump if you drop your pool? Why not? You just need to drop your pump too..no?
I put a 12x24 oval about 36" in the ground. the plan was to attach a cca 2x8x10 to the straight sides, above the buttresses, to help hold back the ground pressure. a patio will be poured straight on top of that, stopping 1.5" from the pool walls. Is that enough to stop problems with cave ins when changing the liner? or should we pour a little 2 foot deep x 10 foot wide concrete wall a few feet away to keep the pressure low on that straight wall? (or, just do 8" of slurry right up against the wall, and under the patio?)
hi! We just had a 24 ft. round pool installed. 13 out of the 16 posts are perfect level. three are out of plumb by 1 inch or more. the level of water is 6.5 inch's on 2 sides and 5.5 inch's on 2 sides. they didn't use patio stones under the posts and I am on sand. should I be happy with this installation?
This was incredibly informative! We are planning a radiant pool semi inground install and this answered all the questions I had. Thank you #easypoolacademy
Just bought a Autumn Breeze Doughboy 16x28x56 Oval. I live just outside Chicago and we have more of a topsoil type Earth. If I'm only dropping pool 2ft. do you still recommend the slurry mix or do you think I'll be okay with back filling with the spoils?
On oval pools I always recommend a slurry mix because the straight size can be fairly weak if you ever have to drain the pool down and replace your liner.
I'd like to know about the grounding too. Does the whole pool have to be grounded by wire (or whatever) around it or just the pump/filter motor?? I haven't seen many people mention that - none really.
I have to tell you, I have zero plan of ever doing this & somehow accidentally ended up here. I watched this video through to the end! LMAO! You do a good video, seriously, I sat here like I was watching an actual movie! I just wanted you to know this because I was impressed. I don't have the biggest attention span anymore yet I was glued! I was actually weighing the pros and cons...I mean we do have some good packing soil, then I remembered I have zero interest in getting a pool! Good job!
Watching in 2021 and I’m amazed at how thorough and well prepared this video is! The host presented himself in such a way that I felt compelled to watch from start to finish and rewatch some of the topics that pertain to my upcoming pool installation. Buddy can you come up to New York and handle my semi in ground install?? Lol! Serious props for this vid!!
Chad, Insightful documentary. All concerns I’ve had since beginning my project). I’m well educated, Physical/Mechanical engineer. You did a fantastic explanation of ALL of my concerns. It was nice to see it explained through experience instead of my educated guesses. Well done sir, well done.
For some reason I thought this was recent, never bother to look at dates. Anyway, this is the idea my wife saw on Pinterest and was telling me about on our upcoming pool install, no no no... you can't do that..
We'll I was completely wrong and glad I am. Our deck is 6 inches higher than the pool will be so this is a perfect idea to blend the two.
Also, this guy is a born teacher, I agree with the others he should be teaching all forms of math.
Very impressed.
Great tutorial video. I just wanna add a perfect solution to the dirt “problem” you just put it on offer up or other local selling app for free and someone will come and haul it that same day or so! I’m serious! You won’t have a problem finding someone that needs it! And that with everything else! Want a plants rock pave etc removed? Do not pay someone! Someone needs it for a project and they will remove and hauled😅 it’s. Winn Winn for both ends! You might know this but some people don’t so there you go✌🏼🙋🏻♂️❤️
Hey I like that idea. I'm constantly doing new projects and need random items. What app is this?
@@michealbarnes66 I would use freecycle or Craigslist. robert Garcia is 100% right though. SOMEONE is going to come get that dirt, I guarantee it!
23 yrs ago I bought an 18ft round 4’ tall above ground pool at WalMart for $150.00.. live in south Florida.. sandy soil.. dug a hole with shovel and my 3 yr old granddaughter and her shovel🥰 til we hit water (about 40” deep) and big enough around that we could walk around the outside of the pool while putting it together down in the ground (metal walls) by the time we were done digging the hole my husband was done with another project and he helped build the pool.. we filled dirt in around the outside of the pool as we filled the water in the pool.. keeping the pool water higher than the dirt we were filling in.. as we filled the dirt around the outside of the pool we watered the sandy dirt to pack it down.. we put an in ground Hayward pump and filter about 25’ away up by the house.. beautiful!!! The pool has lasted 23 years and still going (over the years 4 different liners.. I don’t take them out just empty pool and add the new liner fill back up.. 3 different pool pumps) built a deck (ourselves) around the pool.. so $150 pool got a $12,000 deck around it, we got a beautiful backyard, my granddaughter and I had more fun than you can imagine and I have memories that fill my heart beyond measure!!! I highly recommend a buried pool for every yard!!
man you are the smartest, most particular, the best detailer and the smartest person online that explained and answered all my questions. that was exactly what I wanted to do and you just had it all. Thank you thank you so much.
Never felt that I should comment on a UA-cam Video before, but I thought this was a great video - even 7 years later. Super informative and full of great information - nice one!
He needs to teach like organic chemistry or something. I feel like this guy could teach anything
0
This was the most informative and logically developed presentations I've watched on UA-cam.
I watched this whole video - beginning to end, and found it very interesting and very informative. The funny thing is... I live in an apartment... That my friend is "too much time on my hand" Lol...
Dano C. Lol the funny part is your friends right buddy
this video cured my husband's insomnia tonight thank you it's hard to get his mind to settle down
Cured mine too lol.
This guy should do relaxation videos. Just a calm, slow, delivery of his thoughts.
Just purchased a Coleman 16x10x42 above ground. I think it will stay above ground after watching this video. Thank you for the great detailed video😊
Just like a lot of other people I have no idea how I ended up here, but I watched this video all the way thru and I was completely entranced! I was even shushin my kids during their homeschool lesson so I could finish watching it, lol. I think it's the accent. Yes more videos would be awesome maybe with some actual video footage. If you do this for a living you should consider having someone record your company doing this. But before u post it you gotta add ur narration. Ur demeanor, and how thoroughly u explained everything is what held my attention. Just a thought!🤗💭 Thanx for the video
Phenomenal detailed informative video. So many things I did not think about. I must admit when I first saw the video how long it was I was going to bypass it but I’m glad I didn’t. This is great information especially with someone considering to do it themselves thank you so much for this if you ever come to New York please let me know I too would like to have a good pool installed
Thank you so much. That's good it's helpful.
pool guy you need to do more videos you will have a big following. keep up the good work
I want to put our 25’ x 5’ft above ground pool, about 2 feet underground and then I want to put planting boxes around the pool and a set of stairs. I usually use the extra dirt for my garden/back of my property for grading. Good video!!
You could also turn the extra dirt into bricks that you let dry in the sun. I think you might be able to hide the pump under some access stairs built-in on the side partially under ground. Create a door in the Side of the stair unit to access pump etc.
Hi, that's what I'm thinking. How did it work out. I'm in Atlanta
Great video Chad - really helpful, lots of great information that we could follow over here in the UK :-) - we will be dropping our pool in the next few months so wish us luck :-)
Other Optionm is to build a nice treated wood deck around the pool above ground next to the garage..
very informative! thanks so much. you surely gave me a lot to think about. now I just need to see if it would be more cost effective to put in an in ground pool or drop an above ground. great video.
Thank you so much.You are a natural instructor. I enjoyed this video.
Yep learned all this on my own the hard way Wish I would have found this vid first
Thank you! Very informative! I now feel better about sinking my pool!
That word "sinking" gets me triggered. to soon about the titanic to soon
:D
DeAnn McDonald Just check codes if in city and with your homeowners insurance so you do not have any unexpected costs in the future.
I’ve seen this done back in the 80’s so it’s nothing new. They had partial in ground pools available back then with differing depths at each end. The bigger question most people here have is whether it can be done to a particular brand or style of above ground pool. If it’s a cheap INTEK Walmart pool I would not bury it more than 1/3 the sidewall depth. If your yard is not level and you don’t want to change the grade too much due to water run off this is a great alternative. Take an old pool liner and lay it down first and wrap it over the legs and up to the edge of the dirt. Keeping in mind you also have poles that can rust so consider wrapping them at the base in thick yard bags. This will help if you plan to leave some water in the bottom during the winter. If you completely drain the pool and it is buried deep than there is a good chance the dirt packed against the pool will push in. This has other benefits including two thermal and overall ascetics. So if you want it buried more than 18” I’d recommend just buying a pool liner designed for it. Like he mentioned the deeper you go the more work to replace the liner. 6” all the way around will give the pool a lot of extra stability you will also appreciate.
MY mother and father did it and it worked thanks for the point u make my life easier
LPSwith Vanessa™ You're welcome.
Thank you very much for sharing. I purchased a round 12' Tiffany with stainless panel and I would like to sink it two feet.
m2t
Excellent Chad!!! You saved me a lot of money, a lot of headaches and a lot of wasted time. Brilliant video as many many others have already commented.
Awesome video! About to start this project at my own home in Pa and this video was very informative! Gave me a great bit of tips, thank you!
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful nowledge!
You helped me decide to only go 6 inches down. Thank you!
This video just saved me a ton of headaches and potential purchase of the wrong equipment.
Thanks for the info!! We live on a slope and dropped our pool in the ground. We have great Indiana clay!!!
Thank you for this video We did our above ground this way all the way and wish we had purchased an in ground pool motor with it but we didn't and boy is it a mess to clean. For we have it below the ground also about two ft or 18 inches below water level. Just wished the installer had told us about the motors when he installed it for us. We love the pool and we enjoy it every season. This is our fourth year having it in and wouldnt do it different other than the motor and when ours goes out and a new one installed it will be for the in ground pools.
My only concern is if I back fill the sides (with slushy or the dirt) and I want to drain the pool will the sides collapsed
This was a great educational video with great cases and logic. Thank you so much
This is a good video but It would have been nice if it showed the installation of a pool. My pool installer said I needs at least an extra 1.5 feet of space jut to get his screws gun comfortably in place to put the pool together.
Great video and explanation. I have a very large Oval pool that I want to put in the ground. Its about 18,000-20,000 Gallons.
So your saying there’s gona be a bunch of dirt? Got it, took a while to absorb in my brain but after you said it the 7th time it finally made sense, thanks for outlining that
I realize that the codes will be different from municipality to municipality but at some point lowering the pool sides into the ground will require you to have a fence securing access to the pool. Perhaps many municipalities require such a fence even for the above ground pools but I'm not sure.
Thank you for the excellent detail and explanation! Answered some really important questions.
Nice explanation to everything. I think no matter what you would in life you would be good at it. At swimming pools it appears that you are brilliant :)
Thanks for taking the time, really well explained and informative.
Brother thank you awesome...all you stuff is awesome
Fantastic video! Thank you.
This was so informative. I will look into buying a home with an in ground pool already. Thanks!
Do you ever need to install French drains around the base of an above ground pool that is partially in ground?
a good way to slow the rust process is to coat and seal everything with a waterbond liquid, and then ceramic spray coat that....then fill with dirt right after. Thats how steel offshore stuff keeps from rusting
Hi Chad, very informative video! I was curious, in the video you showed an example of a sloped yard. Is there any pitfalls to not back filling the dirt on the open end?
+candace Leonard Not at all, as long as you deal with potential water that could sit in the area. Direct the ground so the water moves from the area and does not collect and you would be good to go.
I can’t seem to find the video on how to winterize your pool.
ua-cam.com/video/GRsuSZohc7I/v-deo.html
Dropping an above ground in the ground will also force you to build a fence around the pool, (depending on county codes).
that is in the building code so it applies everywhere
What I have found out any pool over 18 inches needs a fence
I would hope you put a fence around the pool anyways no matter what the "code" is. Statistically 10 people die a day due to accidental drowning, 1 in 5 are usually children under the age of 14 in their own backyards. Many cases take place while a parent is doing one thing and a child slips out the backdoor unattended. www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/water-safety/waterinjuries-factsheet.html
Does property tax get increased when sinking a pool?
I had to dig down almost a foor to create a level surface. I was thinking more sand than my wife. At this point I want a little more dirt so I can make an rc track. Might just dig a little more lol. Should have the pool up by winter.
Excellence video answered all of my questions!
Wouldn't it be safer to dig the hole larger than the pool, build a retaining wall around the hole and then build the pool in the hole. You could then build decking to cover the hole around the pool and never have to worry about replacing the liner.
That would be fine but you would have to figure out a way to keep rain water from filling that trench around the pool
I'm literally doigg this so my parents can go swimming (they have a hard time using the ladder) and I literly need to know this info because I kinda don't wanna wing it because I could break our 1000 dollar pool
Thank you!!!!! You just save me a lot of time and money 👍👍👍
Thank you. Very well explained. Helped a lot.
We're looking to install a 18' semi inground pool, do you by any chance how much slurry mix we may need?
Thanks 😊
Great video. very informative.
i have an incline in my yard so my pool is partially in ground. he missed a point or i missed it but the pool needs to be full with water or it will fall in on itself from the pressure of the ground. my pool level dropped a little less than 1/2 way during last winter and now there is a slight bulge on the buried side. be careful of this if you decide to do this.
I did all of this,but there is enough room to walk all around the pool. I did this thinking i need the room to replace liner if i needed to. I live in Saucier MS. near the coast. My question is, the hole is clay,and it does like you said fill with water.I did all of this a little at a time . one of my friends let me barrow a little backhoe,my pool is 22' round, so I made the hole 24' round, but not perfect all the way around, then leveled best I could,then got a truck load of sand and leveled again then put tarp on top of sand. Put pool togeather and filled, I did buy a better pump than what came with pool on ebay and I got a sand filter from a friend. This is all on top of the hole next to pool,works great.So far is all of this ok? And now, I have all of this space around the pool, what should I do and if filled will I be able to change liner If I need to? Thanks for any info you might have. Cindy
So yes ended up here watching this for no reason at all, was actually watching videos on building kitchen breakfast nooks benches with storage ... clicked on a decking application on accident, then the next thing you know ... POOLS!!! ... Why am I here? ... LOL
It seems to me it would be cheaper to just have an inground built or have a nice deck built around the above ground pool.
right
yep. that's what I'm thinking. I thought about in ground pool kit but then I thought, nah. I can build a nice deck around the 45x18 pool I want to buy and I'd save some money
thats the math I came up with too. why bother going with an above ground pool and spending almost as much on a wood deck.
An inground pool costs much much more. You have a MUCH bigger and deeper hole to dig as well, bigger, and the pool itself is 3 to 20 times more expensive. Then add the pad, and you are looking at $25k-to over $100k depending on what type of in-ground pool. gunite, vinyl or fiberglass. I have owned 2 above ground pools, and loved them. installed them myself. And built a huge deck out from the house to them so you could just jump in. But still wish I could I afford an in-ground. But it is NOT anywhere near close in price.
I put mine in the ground simply because I have very little yard. If I kept it above ground, you could barely get around it. I have a deck flush against it and no problems getting around.... love, love, love!
This was the best explained and informative video I've seen on here and I watch a lot!! I'm originally from NW Georgia (about 1:30 minutes from Atlanta) all my friends and family are still in that area. How far do y'all travel out for jobs? I'd love to recommend you!
About that distance. Give the Atlanta branch a call if you'd like at 770-860-9551
I'd love to use y'all unfortunately I live in Lake Charles La no where near GA. Lol
I will be sure to recommend y'all to all my family and friends back home though! Thanks
I just purchased a Blue World Pool and its scheduled for installation in 30 days. I want to have it dropped down somewhat like what they call a semi in-ground pool. I also want to have a deck built around it so I can add a hot tub as well. Do you recommend that I do a concrete deck or wooden? I also have that Georgia clay! Lol...😉
Honestly whether you do concrete or wood deck that's totally up to you
I am thinking about dropping a pool 2 feet into the ground 2 feet above to align to a deck and wanted to insulate the sides of it with rigid board insulation will I be able to put rigid board underneath the pool as well?
Yes
We dug a 25ft round hole in the ground 4ft deep. The Doughboys were out of stock, so we just filled the hole with water and snap...we have our very own Hillbilly Doughboy Pool. All the animals on our property now swim with us. Or they're already in there, when we dive in.
where is the video of the final product?
Good information! Thanks.
Very educational!!
I don't have a Doughboy, but a 33' Aqualeader Sentinelle in a hillside. Just want to make sure a cave in on the sunk in side doesn't happen. Wish I could send you pics of our set-up and pick your brain on backfilling, and landscaping!
for the pump problem, couldn't you dig a hole for the pump too beside the pool so it will sit below water level. You could then cover it with a fake rock so water doesn't get in to it.
+L Aradia If you could successfully keep water out of it, it could be an option, but you'll also have to get the the pump and filter for weekly maintenance so you would want to keep that in mind.
Lady Aradia Also codes and homeowners insurance better be looked at 1st so no suprises when you want to sell or someone cries to the city/neighborhood ect.But yes it could be done but would be more work than it is worth.
Chad,
For the oval pool 3’ in the ground do we need the slurry mix just on the straight sides or all the way around?
I would go all the way around it if you're going that deep
Well actually I wasn’t thinking about dropping a pool at all sir, but I’m listening 👂
Thank you for the video I am thinking to build an structure all the way around the pool with 6x6 treated wood 20’x 10’x 54” tall I am thinking of seal all the joins and install a skinny 1/4 “ outdoor carper with glue all the way around then install the vinyl I guess with some kind of glue or install vinyl roof materials tell me if I am doing something wrong and if I need to get a permit for this project
ok, great video and lecture. You must be a lecturer at a school or something. Anyhow, you convinced me to never do this. I will be checking out your other videos, because I do have an intex above ground pool.
This video is outstanding!
I’ve had the same liner for 15 years
Where do you live, and what brand of liner do you have.
I'm hoping you can give some reassurance on my current situation. I purchased a semi inground oval pool. Says you can bury it up to 27 inches, its a 54 inch pool. I live on a slope and one side (flat side) is next to KY clay, but about 36 inches high. Think it be ok? The opposing side is mostly exposed.
If you're just going to backfill with dirt I wouldn't recommend going more than 27 in so you might just need to slope the ground a bit
@@abovegroundpros thank you, that was my fall back plan. Appreciate the response. Great video!
🤔 WHAT ABOUT DRAINAGE BELOW POOL? Especially in a winter climate in New England. Thanks
still very good info
If you were sinking an oval pool into the ground, I assume you would have to dig out for the braces along the straight sides of the pool. I would assume you don't want to fill all that area will cement. How would you recommend doing this?
Joel Davis You're right. I mean you could, but that's a lot of concrete. You could fill some of the space in with dirt and then fill the part up against the pool with concrete.
Above Ground Pros You don't need the side braces when the pool's entirely in the ground. ;)
M@@
Seems to me the bigger question is do you want an in ground, or an above ground pool.
Well, not really complete. What if my above-ground pool is not metal framed, but supported with metal bars from the ourside? Surely you cant pour concrete top of that. And what about the pump? You said you can't use above the ground pool pump if you drop your pool? Why not? You just need to drop your pump too..no?
I put a 12x24 oval about 36" in the ground. the plan was to attach a cca 2x8x10 to the straight sides, above the buttresses, to help hold back the ground pressure. a patio will be poured straight on top of that, stopping 1.5" from the pool walls.
Is that enough to stop problems with cave ins when changing the liner?
or should we pour a little 2 foot deep x 10 foot wide concrete wall a few feet away to keep the pressure low on that straight wall?
(or, just do 8" of slurry right up against the wall, and under the patio?)
hi!
We just had a 24 ft. round pool installed. 13 out of the 16 posts are perfect level. three are out of plumb by 1 inch or more. the level of water is 6.5 inch's on 2 sides and 5.5 inch's on 2 sides.
they didn't use patio stones under the posts and I am on sand. should I be happy with this installation?
Good luck changing the liner when the walls collapse due to dirt weight when you drain it.
Awesome
This was incredibly informative! We are planning a radiant pool semi inground install and this answered all the questions I had. Thank you #easypoolacademy
Sounds like it would be easier to just buy a fiberglass pool insert instead of this type. In the end, it would be better and maybe cheaper.
Chad, You Are An American Hero
Good stuff man thanks for the wisdom
Thoughts on a rectangular 18x9 in Dallas TX soil it's 54inches and want to drop at least 4ft in ground.??
So it’s just an in-ground pool?
I was told buying any above ground pool and dropping it into the ground will void all warranties as the walls aren't made to have pressure on them.
You are wonderful. Thank you.
Just bought a Autumn Breeze Doughboy 16x28x56 Oval. I live just outside Chicago and we have more of a topsoil type Earth. If I'm only dropping pool 2ft. do you still recommend the slurry mix or do you think I'll be okay with back filling with the spoils?
On oval pools I always recommend a slurry mix because the straight size can be fairly weak if you ever have to drain the pool down and replace your liner.
What about grounding? Is this code compliant
An electrician would have to ground it
@@abovegroundpros yes I know this but you might want to mention that process might be different
I'd like to know about the grounding too. Does the whole pool have to be grounded by wire (or whatever) around it or just the pump/filter motor?? I haven't seen many people mention that - none really.
***Hoping that they were talking about the 94lb bags of portland cement!
Very thorough 👍
what about the side post on a oval pool. Do you back fill them completely. They stick out a good 6+" Where do you have pictures of your work?
You' d have to if you bury them, but you'll need to place concrete against the pool for this. We go over all of this in the video.
Question-I already have an above ground pool installed-but I’d like to lower it-is there a way to do that?